In June, a number of literary and artistic films with unique styles will be released
Peng Yuyan breaks into "Tropical Past"
Yangcheng Evening News reporter Li Li
In June, the weather is gradually hot, and I will watch a literary film in the theater in my spare time to refresh my mind. This month, a number of domestic films with literary and artistic temperament have been released in groups, and most of them have received awards or nominations at domestic and foreign film festivals, which has made many audiences look forward to it. In addition, "innocence" and "father" are also keywords in this month's movie. Although there are no popcorn blockbusters this June, fans may have a different harvest.
Artistic temperament
Once Upon a Time in the Tropics
Director: Wen Shipei
Starring: Peng Yuyan, Zhang Aijia, Wang Yanhui, Zhang Yu, Jiang Peiyao
Screening: June 12
On a hot summer night in the south, the young boy Wang Xueming encountered an accident. On the other hand, Mama Liang sought the help of Officer Chen because of the sudden disappearance of her husband, but she did not know that she had become the next "target" of others. Officer Chen found that the development of Lao Liang's disappearance case was far beyond his control. A group of people who do not know that their fate has been quietly changed are trying to peek into the truth of that night... The film was shortlisted for the Shanghai International Film Festival venture capital project as early as 2017, and after four years of polishing, it will finally meet the audience. Producer Ning Hao praised the new director Wen Shipei, and the star cast also gave the art film a commercial blockbuster.
"Just a Chance Trip"
Director: Li Mengqiao
Starring: Dou Jingtong, He Kailang
Screening: June 18
The girl travels to Lhasa alone, and a "colorful god shrimp" accidentally changes all her plans. She decides to drive across half of China alone to send shrimp back to the sea, encountering different people and things along the way, and memories, dreams and hallucinations are also intermittently emerging in front of her. The shrimp herding journey ends in an unexpected way, and the girl arrives at the most secret world of her heart... Director Li Mengqiao's self-written and self-produced short films "Wall" and "Entrance to Paradise" have been shortlisted for the short film unit of domestic and foreign film festivals, and "Just a Fortuitous Trip" is her first feature film work, which was shortlisted for the "Tiger Award" at the 50th Rotterdam International Film Festival.
Cinema Paradiso
Director: Giuseppe Tornadore
Starring: Philippe Noire, Jacques Behan, Marc Leonardi
Screening: June 11
In a small town in southern Italy, the quirky little boy Duoduo likes to watch movies. He and the projectionist Everett became friends and found the joy of childhood life in film. Everett was blinded by an accidental screening, and Toto became the only person in town who could play movies. Growing up, Toto falls in love with the banker's daughter Elena, but is blocked by Elena's father. A sad Toto leaves the town with the encouragement of Everett to pursue the dream of his life. 30 years later, Evert died, and Duoduo, who was already a big director, returned to his hometown... The classic Italian old film of 1988 was re-screened, and the film Douban scored as high as 9.2 points.
Wuhai
Director: Zhou Ziyang
Starring: Huang Xuan, Yang Zishan, Tu Men, Wang Shaohua, Wang Yu
Yang Hua and Miao Wei, a young couple living in a small city, have recently had a bad time, and the two who were originally in love with each other are resentful and entangled due to the escalation of contradictions. A storm strikes, and everything in the numbness ushers in another awakening... Inner Mongolia director Zhou Ziyang's 2017 self-written and self-directed film debut "Old Beast" won the Special Prize in the Asian Future Unit of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival. "Wuhai" is his second work, which won the Fibisi International Film Critics Award at the 68th San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Affection is priceless
"Father Trapped in Time"
Director: Florian Zeller
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Coleman, Mark Gartis, Olivia Williams
Anthony, who is elderly and ill, is facing a difficult life choice: move to a nursing home or accept a new caregiver from her daughter? In the process, Anthony finds himself as if he has entered a strange journey through time and space, where confused memories and timelines weave a series of bizarre stories that make him confused. The film is based on the french novelist and playwright Froine Zeller's stage play "Father", for which Anthony Hopkins, who dedicated outstanding acting skills, won the 74th British Academy Film Awards for "Best Actor".
The Amazing Dad
Director: Zhou Qingyuan
Starring: Wang Yanhui, Zhang Youhao, Gong Beiyuan, Li Junhao
Teenager Sholdong suffers from a congenital disease but has a marathon dream. For his health, Xiao Daming, the father who drives a taxi, does not support him in the competition and stubbornly forces his son to prepare for the "blind life". Father and son have different attitudes towards fate, but they do not understand each other, but they "exchange identities" in a marathon and stand side by side on the starting line... The old drama bone Wang Yanhui played a cowardly and brave low-level father, and won praise from the audience in the previous screening.
The child's heart is not extinguished
Pinocchio
Director: Matteo Galloni
Starring: Federico Ipati, Roberto Bernini, Rocco Papaleo
Screening: June 1
This film is adapted from the classic fairy tale "Pinocchio". By chance, the puppet carved by the old carpenter came to life, and was regarded as his son by the carpenter, and named "Pinocchio". The carpenter patiently taught, but the playful Pinocchio ran to the circus to watch the puppet show, and thus began a journey away from home. The film won four awards at the 65th Italian David Awards, namely "Best Art Design", "Best Costume Design", "Best Makeup" and "Best Visual Effects". Note that this film is not a Hollywood fairy tale, but more like an Italian fable that blends realism and naturalism.
Bid Rabbit 2: Escape Plan
Director: Will Guller
Starring: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domner Gleason, David Oylo
In order to pursue his "rabbit" life meaning, the young and crazy Bid embarked on the road of leaving home. He successfully won the favor of the old jianghu Barnabas and became the "bearer" in the gang, but how could he push the old friends who followed him into the death trap. After waking up, Bide transformed into "Rabbit Realm Atang Brother" and led his companions to launch a three-habitat rescue of sea, land and air. In this adventure journey, Bide gained friendship, understood family affection, and finally achieved self-growth and became a real "rabbit brother". The film was released in the United States before Chinese mainland.
Promethea
Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi
Sound distribution: Kenichi Matsuyama, Taichi Saotome, Masato Sakai
Screening: June 5
The mutant "Burner" has left half the world scorched by fire. In order to save the world, the chief political officer Gu Lei organized a high-mobility life-saving fire brigade "Flame Fighting Team". Gallo, a newcomer to the fire brigade who has the "Soul of Fire Fighting", meets Leo, the wanted leader of the "Crazy Burner", and when two hot souls collide with each other, what will be the end of this duel? The film was released in Japan two years ago, with a Douban score of 8 points and was nominated for the "Best Independent Animated Feature Film" at the 47th Animated Annie Awards.
Sweet and sour summer
"A Little Moving"
Directors: Chen Jiashang, Zhu Xuefei
Starring: Yan Chengxu, Ren Suxi, Liu Yan, Qi Wei, Lian Kai
Screening: June 3
Because its employees published the "scumbag theory" during the live broadcast, the game company founded by Zhou Qiwen was forced to declare bankruptcy. He took his brothers to find the "initiator", an employee of a blind date APP, to ask for an explanation, but was clearly arranged by the app's female boss Chen Ran. In the process of continuous blind dates, the two gradually unloaded their hostility and disguises, and even developed feelings... Yan Chengxu and Ren Suxi have a fresh sense of CP, and the escort of director Chen Jiashang has also made many people have a little expectation for this movie.
"When a Man Is in Love"
Director: Yin Zhenhao
Starring: Qiu Ze, Xu Weining, Cai Zhennan, Zhong Xinling, Lan Weihua
What does it look like when a man is in a relationship? Ah Cheng, a small who earns a living from debt collection, seems fierce but has a kind nature, and he falls in love with the debtor's daughter Haoting at first sight. When love comes, Ah Cheng becomes gentle and childish, clumsily doing everything for Haoting. Just when Haoting finally let down her guard and accepted the pursuit, there were one after another changes between them, and Ah Cheng silently endured everything... Male perspective love film, I don't know if it can impress the female audience?
Give it a laugh
"What to do when the second brother comes"
Director: Zheng Fenfen
Starring: Hu Xianxu, Deng Enxi, Zheng Wei, Dai Lele, Chen Xisheng
Yang Tingfeng and Yang Tingyu are a pair of brothers and sisters, and since Yang's mother remarried uncle Li, a variety of embarrassing dramas have been staged in the reorganization of the family... In 2018, Zheng Fenfen's self-written and self-directed "Take My Brother Away" was loved by many young audiences, and the film was its sequel.
Kuira the Black and White Witch
Director: Craig Gilespe
Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry
Screening: June 6
Based on a novel by Dowdy Smith and set in London in the 1970s, the film tells the story of 101 Spotted Dog villain Kuila when she was young. At that time, she was also named "Estella", and her fashion taste attracted the attention of Baroness von Hermann, a prominent figure in the fashion industry. But their relationship sparks a series of events that cause Estella to embrace her evil side and become a "Kuila" who is crazy, fashionable and vindictive. The punk-rock-style film was directed by Craig Gillespe and actress Kuila was subversive by "Sister Stone" Emma Stone.
Beyond
Director: Bowen Han
Starring: Zheng Kai, Li Yunrui, Cao Bingkun, Zhang Lanxin, Zhang Rongrong
100-meter champion Wu Tianyi returned home in order to unravel the knot of the heart that could not defeat the "old flyer" Hao Chaoyue, but Hao Chaoyue had already sunk, not only to escape his favorite running career, but also to use Wu Tianyi to make profits. The contest between the two brothers extends from the runway in memory to real life... This film is a sports-themed comedy film, "Little Cheetah" Zheng Kai challenged the role of sprinter.
Source: Yangcheng Evening News